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Fundamentals of Catholicism Classes (O.C.I.A.)
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Do you want to understand the Catholic Faith more fully? Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Fundamentals of Catholicism is for all adults who would like to learn more about the teachings of Christ and his Church, especially those who are called to join the Catholic Church. All material for these classes can be found in the text, Compendium: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes will be from 7-9pm in the Sts. Peter & Paul room.Please contact Fr. Moriarty at [email protected] with any questions.
2024-25 Registration
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Class Schedule
October 24, 2024
Introduction: Why do we want to be here? The Desire for Happiness and God
Course Overview
NO CLASS on October 31, 2024 All Hallows Eve– Attend Mass Thursday 5pm Vigil Mass OR Nov. 1, Friday, All Saints Day Masses at 7am, 8am and 7pm
November 7, 2024
Fides et Ratio (Faith & Reason)
Divine Revelation: Scripture & Tradition
Compendium QQ. 1-5, 6-32
November 14, 2017
God and His Attributes; The Most Holy Trinity
Compendium QQ. 33-50
November 21, 2024 Creation: Angels, World, Man
Compendium QQ. 51-65
NO CLASS on November 28, Thanksgiving Day
December 5, 2024
The Fall; God's Plan for Redemption
Compendium QQ. 66-78
December 12, 2024
The Incarnation
Compendium QQ. 79-135
December 19, 2024
The Holy Spirit and The Church
Compendium QQ. 136-193
NO CLASSES on December 26 & January 2, January 9
January 16, 2025
The Communion of Saints; The Blessed Mother;
Compendium QQ. 194-201
January 23, 2025
Purgatory, Resurrection & The Four Last Things
Compendium QQ. 202-217
January 30, 2025
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist;
A Walk-through the Mass
Compendium QQ. 218-249: 271-294
February 6, 2025
Sacrament of Baptism; the Infused Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love Compendium QQ. 250-264
February 13, 2025
Sacrament of Confirmation; the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Compendium QQ. 265-270
February 20, 2025
Sacraments: Penance & Walk-through of Confession
Compendium QQ. 295-312
February 27, 2025
Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick & Holy Orders
Compendium QQ. 313-320; 321-326
March 6, 2025
Sacraments: Matrimony
Compendium QQ. 337-350
March 13, 2025
Human Freedom; Virtues & Sin
Compendium QQ. 357-400
March 20, 2025
The Commandments: I, II, III
Compendium QQ. 503-533
March 27, 2025
The Commandments: IV, V, VI
Compendium QQ. 455-502
April 3, 2025
The Commandments: VI, VI, IX, X
Compendium QQ. 503-533
April 10, 2025
Living the Faith in Prayer and Devotions; Explanation of Holy Week
April 17, 2025 HOLY THURSDAY
Attend the Mass of the Lord's Supper
April 18, 2025 GOOD FRIDAY
Attend Good Friday Services
April 19, 2025 HOLY SATURDAY TBD Morning Rehearsal & Blessing of Food
EASTER VIGIL MASS
Be welcomed into the Catholic Church
April 24, 2025
Spiritual Temperaments
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